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From: rrwood@io.org (Roy Wood)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: AMD 5x86 recommendations?
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 17:28:54 -0500
Organization: Silicon Angst Software
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I can pick up an AMD 5x86 CPU + motherboard or Intel P75 + motherboard for
similar prices (the latter is obviously a little more pricey).

Judging by the specs at AMD's web site, the performance of the 5x86 is
similar to the P75, if not slightly better (it's AMD's own site though, so
a little skepticism is advisable).


What I'm wondering is whether anyone has used or is using an AMD 5x86
system with FreeBSD, and if so, what are you impressions?


-Roy